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Dioon edule

Also Known As

  • Mexican Fern Palm

Plant type

palm / cycad

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Dioon edule plant details

Dioon edule is an evergreen palm / cycad with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dioon edule

Plant type: palm / cycad
Plant family: zamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dioon edule

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy cycad good to Zone 9. Another Mexican cycad, it is becoming very popular in the nursery trade for good reason. It is green to bluish and take considerable cold.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Dioon edule plant

How to Grow Dioon edule

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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